Christine Scott, Chief Financial Officer at Youth Guidance | Youth Guidance
Christine Scott, Chief Financial Officer at Youth Guidance | Youth Guidance
The listed appropriations included grants of $2,772,780 and $2,000,000, along with two additional grants totaling $625,000, all designated for programs or services funded by the State of Illinois.
These appropriations represent state-level funding authorized by lawmakers, reflecting what was approved in the budget, not necessarily disbursed. The funds cover only State of Illinois support and exclude federal, local, or other public sources.
Founded in 1924, Youth Guidance states that its mission is: “Youth Guidance creates and implements school-based programs that enable children to overcome obstacles, focus on their education and, ultimately, to succeed in school and in life.”
You can learn more about the organization at its website.
In its most recent IRS Form 990 filing filing for tax year 2024, the organization reported $46,321,100 in total revenue. Of that, $27,097,200 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 58.5% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $44,534,300 in contributions overall. It also reported $111,389 in non-cash contributions, such as donated goods or services, and $15,920,700 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Youth Guidance had $53,420,000 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $55,537,500, indicating a 4% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Youth Guidance increased in the last year. The group received $21,367,400 in government grants in 2023, compared to $27,097,200 in 2024—an increase of 26.8% year-over-year.
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Youth Guidance is one of hundreds of nonprofits across Illinois that receive substantial support from state taxpayers while also fundraising privately.
In 2025, Illinois lawmakers introduced House Bill 1266, also known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Act. The proposal would create a new oversight body within the Office of the Auditor General tasked with identifying cost-saving measures, reviewing agency performance, and advising on audit priorities. If passed, DOGE could bring additional scrutiny and performance evaluation to taxpayer-funded organizations.
According to ProPublica, Illinois has more than 78,000 active tax-exempt organizations, including nearly 60,000 classified as charitable nonprofits. In their most recent IRS filings, these groups reported a combined revenue exceeding $156 billion.
| Fiscal Year | Total Grants/Contracts | Total Taxpayer $$ |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | $5,397,782 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Aileen B Blake | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Amii Sibley Foster | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Ann Lennon | Immediate Past Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Anthony Watson | Bam National Director |
| 2024-2024 | Audrey Williams | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Casswell Goodman | Bam Los Angeles Ed |
| 2024-2024 | Christine Scott | Chief Financial Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Christopher Louis Steadley | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Christy Egun | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Cory L Thames | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Darrell Robbins | Director |
| 2024-2024 | David J Marquardt | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | David B Helms | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Deshon Hervey | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Diane M Whatton | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Edgar Delgado | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Elizabeth A Wille | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Fabiano A Souza | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Gregory G Simoncini | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Harry B Rosenberg | Director |
| 2024-2024 | James C Mills Jr | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jeffrey S Wright | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jennifer A Naber | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jessica Paige Hart | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Joanne H Evans | Director |
| 2024-2024 | John Robert Raitt | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kalia M Coleman | Director |
| 2024-2024 | KEVIN COLEMAN SR | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Lisa M Schrader | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Marcelo Halpern | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Mark D Gerstein | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Mashana L Smith | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Matthew Glavin | Director |
| 2024-2024 | MATTHEW DEAN PARR | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Michael Harris | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Michelle Adler Morrison | Chief Executive Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Nacole Calleen Milbrook | Chief Program Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Paul C Reilly | Chairman |
| 2024-2024 | Phil Bierman | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Rasheem Ameid Rooke | Washington D.C. Ed |
| 2024-2024 | Rebecca Brundage Clarkin | Chief Operating Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Rodrigo Garcia Sr | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Ryan Matthew Crosby | Sr Director Evaluation-Qua |
| 2024-2024 | Shawn D Brown | Bam Boston Ed |
| 2024-2024 | Stuart Alden Taylor Iii | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Susan Marie Benton | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Terrell J Anderson | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Torrence L Hinton | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Travis Sullivan | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Vicki L Znavor | Director |
| 2024-2024 | VICTORIA CLAIREN WATKINS | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Zachary Thomas Fardon | Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Scott D. Myers | Life Time Board Member | - |
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